SMART Ambassadors

The Ambassador Program is an essential step in a process toward employment for those who have faced the greatest societal barriers to securing jobs. SMART Ambassadors arewomen and youth who participate in SMART classes and activities and display a potential and willingness to share their knowledge and experience with others in amentoring capacity.

Ambassadors assist key program staff in bringing nutrition education and hands-on cooking classes to community events in East Harlem, among other activities essential to SMART’s successful operations. The Ambassador role prepares individuals to take on increasing responsibilities, challenging them and affording opportunities to realize theirstrengths and potential.